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Definition of southern black racer
southern black racer
Plural:southern black racers
• noun
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North American A fast-moving, non-venomous constricting snake subspecies (Coluber constrictor priapus) native to the southeastern United States, characterized by its slender body, smooth matte black dorsal scales, and a distinct white or light gray chin.
Example
"While gardening in her Florida backyard, she was startled by a Southern black racer rapidly darting across the lawn to catch a lizard."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Southern black racer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/southern-black-racer